In studying and applying the "how to's of marriage" I've come up with the 4 A's.
Attention
Acceptance
Admiration
Ass
Always let your hubby know that he is the most important person in your life.
1. Attention - Give him attention at the best time in the best way he likes it.
Here are some ideas:
give him a squeeze and a kiss when he comes home from work
listen attentively to him talk about his day
comment on how great he is
look at him when you and he converse
sit next to him every chance you get
always look for ways to touch him or hold on to him
lots of physical touch.... like two young people in romantic infatuation
2. Acceptance - A happy state of mind when you realize that it's not your job to make hime over but appreciate him for the man he is.
Ideas:
accept your hubby for the man he is today, without any changes
focus on his virtues and goodness
don't worry about his fault only look at his good side
you are the one secure haven where he can be himself, relax and feel secure
a steady diet of praise
3. Admiration - Admire his manliness; his masculine skills, abilities, achievements, ideas, dreams, and manly body. He needs admiration. The center of your hubby's happiness in marriage is to be admired.
Ideas:
tell him you love his strong muscles
comment on any and all of his masculine skills (computer, building, finance, fixing things)
tell him you love his broad shoulders and strong arms
4. Ass - Need I say more?